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10 Easy Things You Can Do to Help Animals!
1. Glue traps are one of the cruelest methods of killing animals that exist today. Join PETA in urging Mercer County Civil Courthouse in New Jersey and Bethlehem Retirement Village in Pennsylvania to ditch these hideous traps immediately.
2. Bed Bath & Beyond offers a plethora of innovative down-free options and even dedicates an entire section of its stores to down alternatives. Encourage the retailer to go all the way and sell only ethically produced down-free materials that don’t cause birds to suffer.
3. Despite tightened rules and safety measures, horses continue to die as a result of chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada. Urge the premier of Alberta to direct the Stampede to end these deadly races.
4. Read and share this article by Jeffrey Kerr, general counsel for PETA, on the internationally famous “monkey selfie” case and what its success would mean for Naruto the crested black macaque and other nonhuman animals.
5. Kasatka the orca has been held at SeaWorld for nearly 40 years, and recent reports of her failing health may indicate that her tragic life could soon be coming to an end. Share Kasatka’s story, and tell SeaWorld to start building sea sanctuaries so that other orcas can avoid her fate.
6. Were dogs and cats tormented for your companion’s flea-and-tick treatments? Ensure that your purchases for your best friend are kind to all animals by checking out PETA’s list of cruelty-free animal-care products.
7. Complete care2’s Daily Action on Friday, July 28, by making compassionate purchases and saving money with PETA’s coupon page. Share the great deals on Facebook with one easy click!
8. PETA friend and founder of The Cow Sanctuary, Helga Tacreiter, has helped dozens of animals heal from abuse and neglect, and now, she needs help to do more for everyone who calls her sanctuary home. Donate to Helga’s GoFundMe campaign to help the sanctuary purchase a desperately needed tractor.
9. Take PETA’s quiz to discover your animal-saving style and learn the best ways to put your talents to work.
10. National Cheesecake Day is Sunday, July 30. Celebrate by making one (or all six) of PETA’s easy vegan cheesecakes, and share your compassionate creations on social media with #NationalCheesecakeDay!